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MANACOR, SPAIN—Expressing regret about missing “the amazing event,” Rafael Nadal announced this week that he has officially withdrawn from Wimbledon in order to spend more time pressing his tennis racket against his face to make waffle…

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Congratulations Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old American winner of the U.S. Open women’s singles title, her first Grand Slam. In addition to Gauff’s victory, there were several other surprises this year: three Americans made it into the…

BEAVERTON, OR—As part of the brand’s renewed effort to appeal to the average consumer, Nike rolled out an empowering new ad Thursday challenging viewers to just try getting up from the fetal position. “Come on, pal, you can do it,” said…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security denied the number one tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic, entry to America and his chance to compete in two renowned tournaments this month because he did not get the Covid-19 jab. Djokovic,…

Where is Peng Shuai, and Where Will the Hologic WTA Tour Go in October in Place of China? Andréa Worden, March 29, 2022 WTA calendar 2022. In sharp contrast with the beginning of the 2022 tennis season, we haven’t heard much from players…

There was a lovely little essay in The Washington Post on Friday about how if Novak Djokovic, the best men’s tennis player in the world, can’t play the Australian Open, it’s his own darn fault. Not because he choked or forfeited in some…

CHRISTMAS ISLAND, AUSTRALIA – After being detained by the Australian Border Force for failing to meet the country’s vaccination requirements ahead of the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic has entered and lost The Detention Centre Open, the…

What Awaits Peng Shuai Yaxue Cao, December 1, 2021 Peng Shuai during the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne in January 2017. Photo: ABC I At 10:07 pm on November 2nd, Peng Shuai, the 35-year-old Chinese tennis star, posted…

SANTA CLARITA, CA—Assured that she would still be able to play the game for fun, 11-year-old aspiring tennis player Leticia Roche was reportedly informed Wednesday that she did not have the press conference skills needed to goprofessional.…